Pastry Cook

Description:
Pay:
Hourly, starting at $18.

Benefits:
Flexible Schedules
Employee Discount
Employee Meal Options
EAP Program
401K plus match
Health Insurance
PTO
Employee Referral Program

A Pastry Cook, or Dessert Cook, bakes various desserts in a kitchen within the restaurant. Their main duties include following recipes to create pastries, cookies and other baked goods, developing new and unique recipes to feature on the menu and keeping stock of the kitchen's inventory.

Pastry cooks should have strong organizational and time management skills, be punctual and disciplined, and be able to stand for long hours. They should also have a good understanding of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques, and nutrition.

Responsibilities:

Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs
Prepare a variety of baked goods
Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment
Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions
Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
Identify staffing needs, help to recruit new personnel and train them
Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends

Additional Info:
We are an equal opportunity employer/ E-Verify employer
Background check required